Share & Save
Meaning
The speaker is defining themself as a drag queen whose work includes both humor and glamour, but also reflection and seriousness. The quote presents drag as an art form that can be ambitious and thoughtful, not only entertaining.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Sasha Velour.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
About Sasha Velour
American drag queen, artist, actress, author, and stage and television producer
Sasha Velour is an American drag queen, artist, actress, author, and stage and television producer based in Brooklyn, New York. Born Alexander Hedges Steinberg, she is best known for winning the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. She has also become known for NightGowns, her drag revue, and for Smoke & Mirrors, her one-queen theatrical work. Her public persona brings together performance, visual art, and writing, and her work is closely associated with drag performance and theatre.
More from Sasha Velour (100 quotes) →Other sayings from Sasha Velour
- “I try to write an essay every time I speak.”Sasha Velour
- “Siouxsie Sioux was such an inspiration when I was a teenager because I connected with these goth college stud…”Sasha Velour
- “Drag has always inspired people to come together to be joyous and fight for what matters. If we can do it thr…”Sasha Velour
- “The way I've always looked at drag has been a little bit different maybe than other people because the drag c…”Sasha Velour